What's next for Phillies?
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...doesn't return, the Phillies' top four of Cliff Lee, Cole Hamels, J.A. Happ, and Joe Blanton ranks right near the top of National League rotations, and Brett Myers is a perfectly useful...
Blog | November 05, 2009Lee won't pitch on short rest
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...4 starter: Rather than go with Cliff Lee on short rest, Charlie Manuel said Friday that Joe Blanton will start Game 4 of the World Series. That sets Lee up to pitch Game 5...
Blog | October 30, 2009Pedro ahead of Hamels?
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...Pedro ahead of Hamels -- it'll be for starting Pedro instead of a younger pitcher like Joe Blanton or J.A. Happ
Blog | October 29, 2009Can Happ bring happy ninths?
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...in the rotation. Manuel needs four starters next month, at most. Cole Hamels, Cliff Lee, and Joe Blanton are set. That leaves Pedro Martinez and Happ for the fourth spot. Martinez has pitched better...
Blog | September 25, 2009Do Phillies need Halladay (or Lee)?
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...their top four starters, as they stand right now? We're talking about Cole Hamels, Joe Blanton, Jamie Moyer, and Happ. Leaving aside his bloated ERA, Hamels is pitching just as well as...
Blog | July 21, 2009Phillies' SP solution at hand
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...Phillies were off Monday and begin a three-game series in Atlanta on Tuesday. Right-hander Joe Blanton will start the opener, with left-hander Cole Hamels pitching on regular rest in Bastardo'...
Blog | June 30, 2009Phils scramble to replace Myers
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...Hamels remains an ace. With Myers out, the Phillies' No. 2 and 3 starters are Joe Blanton (6.14 ERA) and Jamie Moyer (7.42). No. 4 is J.A. Happ, with six...
Blog | May 29, 2009Revisiting the Coste-Ruiz Affair
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...far superior hitter? Maybe there's not much to be done about the struggles of Joe Blanton, Jamie Moyer, and Brad Lidge. But giving more plate appearances to the better hitter doesn'...
Blog | May 26, 2009Really??? (National edition)
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...far superior hitter? Maybe there's not much to be done about the struggles of Joe Blanton, Jamie Moyer, and Brad Lidge. But giving more plate appearances to the better hitter doesn'...
Blog | May 22, 2009Predicting Red Sox to miss the playoffs
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comRob Neyer offers a look at his projected standings, which have the Red Sox missing the playoffs in 2008.
Story | Conversation | April 10, 2008
Yankees have enough pitching, plenty of hitting
Rob Neyer, ESPN InsiderDo the New York Yankees have enough pitching to win their 27th title? Rob Neyer puts the Yankees' staff to the test, and he says they've got what it takes to make an October run. Story
Story | Conversation | September 08, 2006
Projecting forward ... looking back
Rob Neyer, ESPN InsiderRob Neyer reviews his preseason picks and compares them to the projected end-of-the-season records for select AL teams.
Story | Conversation | July 13, 2006
Expect A's to rise to top in West
Rob Neyer, ESPN InsiderIt's that time of year when the A's pick up their play and make their push for the playoffs. And Rob Neyer likes their chances.
Story | Conversation | June 12, 2006
It's good times for Reds, White Sox
Rob Neyer, ESPN InsiderYeah, it was only one month and a small sample of games, but the Reds and White Sox sure were impressive in April.
Story | Conversation | April 30, 2006
Best prospects: Pitchers or hitters?
Rob Neyer, ESPN InsiderRob Neyer's readers voice their opinions about his last column regarding the relative worth of hitting and pitching prospects.
Story | Conversation | February 17, 2006
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